Skilled Tradesperson

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Fort William Historical Park (FWHP) is one of the largest living history attractions in North America. The park provides cultural, heritage, entertainment and educational experiences for residents and visitors to Northwestern Ontario.

We have a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to perform various historic skilled trades exhibited at the Park. We offer creative, challenging and hands-on work, and an opportunity for you to learn old world period trades from specialized tradespersons.

PLEASE NOTE: This position may require you to attend overnight functions, travel to out of town events and off-hour programs, and work on holidays and weekends.

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About the job

In this role, you will:

• receive specialized technical training from the Cooper, Armourer/Blacksmith, Canoe Builder/Shipwright and Tinsmith in various historic skilled trades
• provide skilled tradesperson support, and assume increased responsibility to work alone and demonstrate skills to clients and visitors
• participate in the demonstration of methods, techniques, tools and materials utilized in the early 19th century
• participate in historical demonstrations, pageants, festivals, special events, education and outreach programs

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You must possess a valid class G driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario.

Technical expertise:

• You can provide support to specialized tradespersons (e.g., Cooper, Armourer/Blacksmith, Canoe Builder/Shipwright and Tinsmith).
• You can accurately use period and contemporary techniques, tools, machinery, equipment and materials.
• You have mechanical skills, manual dexterity and trades aptitude to be competent in a diverse set of 19th century trades skills.

Analytical and organizational skills:

• You can follow instructions and procedures, and have attention to detail to ensure work is performed in accordance with established standards.
• You can organize workload, and provide support to multiple tradespersons.

Communication and interpersonal skills:

• You can interact effectively with the public, and participle in interpretive demonstrations.
• You are comfortable with public speaking and performing in front of a crowd.

Program knowledge:

• You have basic knowledge of the role of 19th century artisans.
• You have knowledge of FWHP programs and services.

Health and safety knowledge:

• You are able to interpret and apply the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and other relevant legislation and regulations.
• You are able to apply health and safety measures, including those pertaining to the handling of various trades-related materials.

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Acquisition Branch (TAB), HR Service Delivery Division (HRSDD) to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service).
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.